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[Thunderbolt Android Development] Orio56:
I tried this method earlier and could not get past step 1, then the one-click version came out, and I tried that. I got thru the process but did not gain root, but I did get a software upgrade to 1.03.605.10 :(

Now I'm sorta stuck, as it seems to root I must be on 1.03.605.09 or below. I've searched the threads, and can find no answers. Can I run this version with 1.03.605.10 ? How would I downgrade without root?

I think the reason I could not get past step 1 here was I had an old version of ADB...maybe.

I had a droid x rooted, but I am new to adb and HTC.

Please help...thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Download all the new files and read the first post. Start from step 2.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Orio56:
Is this in response to my post ? :o
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Yes,yes it is. If you're on the .10 firmware you're on the engineering software.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Orio56:
OK...so just download the whole file and the updated rooter. Overwrite rooter, and run from step 2. Totally exclude step 1. Correct?? :)

Thanks...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Yeah don't start at step 1, it'd be like doing step 1 twice which could screw up your phone (htc glitch not mine).
[Thunderbolt Android Development] zaduma:
As per your programs own request.

ERROR! Contact dbzfanatic at XDA or post in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1005292. DO NOT REBOOT.

If this error comes up before a hash is displayed you're fine.Choose the bootloader option and press POWER. Allow the firmware to flash by pressing VOLUME UP. When finished please reboot into Android as you will have S-OFF.

Again, after rebooting turn USB Debugging back on and unplug your phone and plug it in again and press step three. Please wait until this program tells you that you are finished................................................................................................

Help?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
If you continue to have dots after the error (and you do) kill it with task manager and re-run step 2. Just don't reboot your phone and you should be fine.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jedeye725:
OK, so I got that same thing happen and killed rooter, repeated step two...phone rebooted, turned back on usb debugging...step 3..nothing. I saw the post about repeating step 3 until phone restarts...plugged the phone back in and did that. I seem to have a freshly wiped phone with no clockwork, no superuser, no busybox...What do I do now? Repeat process from step 2?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
If you don't have clockwork you don't have the right files, period. Check the modified date on PG05IMG.zip and tell me what it is.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] zaduma:
So as it turns out when I click on Rom Manager and try to fix permissions it doesn't run it. It says, "An error occured while attempting to run privileged commands!"

Not sure where to go from here. Everything appeared to go through fine.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Just to double check you already had rommanager and didn't need to install it from the market right? If so just rerun step 3 sometimes it takes 2 or 3 times.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rasjacob:
@dbzfanatic thanks for the Easy Root. It was so easy, I did it at work while eating lunch.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
That...is actually hilarious. Glad it was so easy for you.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] zaduma:
yea I already had it. rerunning now. will update with what occurs.

Working, took 5 or 6 tries, very strange.

Thanks dbzfanatic!

Confirming that it lasts after reboot now.

CONFIRMED!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Alright and if it doesn't work follow up questions: did you re-enable usbdebugging and unplug/replug before starting step 3?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rasjacob:
Yeah, I was debating on whether or not to do it at work and decided to just go for it. Question, is it still necessary to revert back to an older version of ClockworkMod? Mine is v3.0.0.7

Thanks.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] MrCapcom:
I'm having the same problem @Zaduma and I used this thread to root mines

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=996616

If you restart it works but then shortly after stops. I have the custom recovery on it but other root apps won't work now either
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
I can't for anything unless you use my method but if nothing works right you could always try my method (make sure you have all the updated files) and then start from step 2.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] FP5241:
This thread is insane!! It took me 3 days to read! I started reading with the though,"meh.. i don't need to root... I'm fine as is... ". Now I'm playing catch and all excitd and trying to make sure i get all my files in order to try it. I have to say that dbzfanatic and Holy Grail have both shown infinite patience. Very admirable. I still gotta do some more gathering, but I hope to see you all on the other side. :)

( I'm also a dbz fanatic lol ;))
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
lol just don't steal my name :P As for the files everything you need is in the first post but having info is always good before you start.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
yup,after the first reboot head on to step 2. watch out for those known bugs
[Thunderbolt Android Development] TheMorlince:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/ca4d525/n/Thunderbolt_Root.rar

That is the adb needed file...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Imoseyon:
Great i just spent 2 hours rooting the phone and this comes out. haha
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
@morlice alright i'll update the OP after you post a link to the no-adb version. that is if you intend to mirror that too,if not ill do it now

@imoseyon it's been out for a while but yeah, i know the feeling :P
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dave0373:
Any chance of getting the not needed file?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] TheMorlince:
No i was planning on just hosting that one, you did say all they need to do is use the other .exe right, and i thought that one was more important. Also, even though i have a fiber connection, the sites dont allow 1000 meg uploading a sec. :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ajftl:
This works like a champ. Np.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] TheMorlince:
Another mirror for the same file the "ADB needed"

http://d01.megashares.com/dl/ecb4348/Thunderbolt Root.rar
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
@morlice alright then ill update,thanks for the mirror :)

@ajftl that's good to hear,really it is i was getting tired of all the issues
[Thunderbolt Android Development] TheMorlince:
I'm starting the download of the first one as well. I'll let you know when it's done.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] 92slammer:
ok im stuck..my phone rebooted ....hit the step 2 button came up with an error contact ....i closed the app...restarted it and hit step to and it doesnt do anything...should i start over with step one
[Thunderbolt Android Development] WormDoes:
ADB files not needed d/l is projecting 3 hours :eek: any chance for a mirror?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] frodsteamin2:
Here is my Step 3 finally completed after user and htc driver errors. i just reinstalled the htc sync drivers because for some reason they disappeared, rebooted cpu, cmd "adb devices" to make sure it connected, it showed the TB in cmd.

I hit step 3 once which showed it as working in exe. program but didnt work, then as informed by dbzfanatic, hit it again before rebooting and poof i got rom manager and superuser apks when i checked app drawer.

just rebooted "thrice" now. clockwork found superuser i have root and recovery.

amazing app and support by dbzfanatic.

For anyone having issues they can be remedied, I ran into adb issues first which this thread helped me out a lot. mainly the "path issue" then next was step 3 as described above. just because it doesn't work right away perfectly doesn't mean it won't work. I started this about 6 hours ago and took my time. asked questions and read every post to gain the needed knowledge and I am noob status only having rooted the OG droid loong ago.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
@92slammer you shouldn't close the program on step 2, just press the button again it'll restart itself. you really shouldn't restart just press the button again
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dave0373:
Ok, I'm just about to jump into this. I've read a lot of the posts but I'm kinda confused. After downloading/extracting the files where do I put them? Desktop? In the same folder? The other thing is the "need adb" and "don't need adb". Both 800mb are the same and just the exe file chooses if you need adb or not? Any help would be great.

Awesome job by the OP. We need more people like you.....
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
All the files from the rar need to be in the same folder. Do not extract the PG05IMG zip files. Other than that it doesn't matter where you put the files. Yeah it's really just the exe but if you want to use the need adb I suggest downloading the no adb needed version first.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] tampoonx2:
The 800mb file you download once.

The 2 .zip files one adb one without.

Extract the 800mb.rar to a folder, could be anywahere. desktop will work. Just make sure it is in a folder in your desktop. Extract one of the .zip files with the executable to that same folder. run it. extract other .zip file if first didnt work.

General rundown. Im still waiting for this slow ass download.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dave0373:
Thanks for the help. I didn't download the "no adb needed" version because it was taking forever. Might give it go in a few.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] WormDoes:
you should probably not, lol, it's taking an obscene amount of time! I'm 35 minutes in and at 105/857...sigh
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dave0373:
So that will work with the "no adb" method? These to methods are really confusing me, lol.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jedeye725:
Modified March 19th. But I used the updated download link on the first page.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ScoobarSTI:
Just wanted to give a huge thanks to DBZ. He pretty much held my hand and walked me through the rooting process and his dedication has been outstanding. If you used this man's program DONATE to him!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
@jedeye it shouldn't be the 19th i think it's like the 26th or something that it should be :/ try redownloading...NO idea why they keep switching with those files...

@scoobar thanks for the positive feedback :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jedeye725:
I downloaded it on sunday. should be the right file.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jedeye725:
ok, dbz. I'll re-download. strange.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Try just this http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B92Y3NDP
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jedeye725:
Actually...I found another version that I had downloaded. I think I may have been using the old file...the new one downloaded to a different folder than usual. IDK. But I'm extracting the files now, I'll make sure it's the right one.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Alright hope all goes well. Start from step 2 not step 1.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jedeye725:
OK...I Have a PG05 that was modified the 24th and a rooter file modified the 26th. That sound about right?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Yeah that's right, you should be ok with those. Sorry 24th/26th I'm bad with dates.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jedeye725:
Sweet man, thanks so much. Running it now I'll let ya know how it goes. Should work fine now.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jedeye725:
SUCCESS!!!!

Truly, you ARE a wizard.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Nah just a sorcerer :P (sorry had to throw in a little D&D humor) but I'm glad it worked. Having the right files helps huh? :P
[Thunderbolt Android Development] tgallant21:
Just got phone today and zero problems rooting... thanks you made this so easy
[Thunderbolt Android Development] vahustla4lyfe:
i may be retarded but where are these files supposed to be? I have tried using this method and the other method and neither of them seem to work for me
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
You extract the files into a folder anywhere, but they have to be extracted. Overwrite the exe in the rar with the one from the zip, and make sure you have the htc sync drivers installed. Also this is windows-based, the files shouldn't be on your phone, just in case they were.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rasjacob:
Question- when I type adb shell, should I always get the #? I get the $ and only get the # after typing su and granting permissions. Thanks.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
that's normal although you shouldn't have to grant permissions every time. it should only be the first time then you have to type su each time but that's a minor thing.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rasjacob:
Ok, thanks. I wasn't sure if I screwed something up in the whole process. I can't get root explorer to mount my system folder as rw so I thought something might be wrong. I hit the mount rw button and it doesn't do anything. I think I may need to reinstall root explorer. I had an old apk of it on my SD card and just used that one. Thanks again.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
if you can't get root explorer to but you can get adb shell to show up fine in shell after you su type in mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system and it'll mount the system as rw.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rasjacob:
Thanks. I will try that when I get in front of a computer.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mpfstc:
Thanks. Your the best DBZ! This is my first Android phone. Got tired of Apples bull$hit. Ran through all of your steps. Fixed permissions. Anything else I need to do? Is ClockWorkMod installed or should I flash it from ROM Manager?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Clockwork is there :) You might need to go through the steps to "fix" 3.0.2.4 so you can do restores but other than that you seem good to go.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] TRSmithV:
I have an older version of this program that I downloaded on 3/23... can this version still be used or should I download the new one? the file is HUGE lol
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
You need to redownload, things have changed files have moved others have been removed :/ sorry.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mpfstc:
Where can I find the steps to fix it?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
I don't have the link but I know the steps. Go into rom manager, erase the recovery, clear the cache, then reflash 3.0.2.4 and reboot and all should be good.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mpfstc:
I dont have an option to erase recovery. Do I have to flash ClockworkMod first? I apologize for the n00b questions. Im an Apple convert!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Considering you already have clockwork you shouldn't need to :P I think it's in settings, at least that's what I gathered, as well as "clear download cache" is in the menu so you need both.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] aostl:
How long should it take to push the hbooteng in step 2. It's been doing it forever. Much longer than the files from step one. I also somehow have two rooter Windows open and I can't close either.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] aostl:
Nvm got it. Thanx db
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Dlnp22:
OK!

My turn :)

Followed instructions, and EVERYTHING happened/went as it was supposed to. Auto reboot between every step. Followed everything to a t. I got impatient on step 1 and shut it down and restarted(probably didn't even have to)

Got the Confirm message on the rooter.exe program, had butterflies in my tummy when re-booting, held my breath, and..............

I've got no clockwork(supposed to be in programs?), no SU, no nothing that I can tell.

What happened and what should I do next? :)

By the way, I'm patient(and not freaking out ;)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] c_live_lee:
It's been a few days since I did this but, if I'm not mistaken, there shouldn't be a problem with downloading them from the market. You were gonna have to update them in the market anyway. :-)

Edit: Then again, obviously something went wrong along the way or else you would have some version of them already. So maybe I should just shut the help up and let someone with more knowledge handle this! Lol
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Dlnp22:
downloaded ROM manager, and "no root access".

Again, EVERYthing went perfectly(per the "instructions" pdf on page 70(and OP), got a reboot after every step.

Do I need to start over(step 2) again? For giggles?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] c_live_lee:
That sounds like the safest bet to me, man. That seems to cure the majority of the problems encountered with this method. Good luck.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Dlnp22:
think i'm getting somewhere....2nd time through. I ended up in clockwork upon reboot(end of 2nd step)

come on, shugga.....

EDIT: GIDDY UP. I'm golden.

Thanks, this WAS easy!

DBZ, you've got $ coming your way on Thurs :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] c_live_lee:
Great to hear that bud. :) I'm really enjoying this phone and we actually have a few roms coming out which are beyond stock debloat now. Its a good time to jump on the bandwagon.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] lgldrgdlr:
emmc?

Not sure if I'm missing it, but does this method not allow access to emmc?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] neojason:
I am having problem with the htc driver program.

It won't let me install the program on my computer.

I have window 7, 64 bit version.

Is it my version of window?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] c_live_lee:
It's not your version of Windows because I have the same thing and had no problems. Is this what you downloaded? http://member.america.htc.com/download/RomCode/Sync3/setup_3.0.5511.exe
[Thunderbolt Android Development] lytznsyrnz:
Ran with a few hiccups,but nothing really scary. Had to run Step1 & Step2 a couple times each,but all in all no sweat. Rooted in about 30 minutes and loving it. Battery life amazingly improved. I got 16 hours with moderate use on my first full day post root. Bloatware frozen with TiBu Pro. No wasted background resources chewing away at battery. Thanx for the awesome job.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Glad things seemed to go well after I left. by the way sorry about randomly disappearing, I got super sick yesterday.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] cnmsales:
Whats the status on a new version DBZ?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] neojason:
Thank you for the link.

I have just downloaded the program and try to run it.

Gives me same warning saying that version of the window is not compatible with the program.

Maybe I need to find another file that supports 64bit window.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] andrew53517:
db, I had successfully rooted on my last Thunderbolt but I had to exchange it for a new one due to hardware issues. I went through the process fine, no problems. But whenever it needs root access it says I don't have it. I tried step 2 again twice too (total of 3 times). Any ideas?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
If you have superuser in the app drawer just run step 3 again and make sure usb debugging is on and unplug/replug before you start for good measure.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] andrew53517:
That worked. Thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Dlnp22:
anyone having GPS issues? Can't tell if it's issue with root process, or custom ROM(Thunder/Lightning)......there wasn't more than 3 minutes between rooting and flashing ROM :D
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dunleavy:
Just wanted to say nice job. for everyone who is having problems, the one main thing that I noticed through all the posts I read, about 70 pages worth, you need to be "PATIENT'. One can not rush this process. If your not sure, Read, Re-read and then read again. I can't stress that enough.

Great Job!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ScoobarSTI:
Also don't be paranoid makes things harder.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mbaker5408:
My GPS works great...use it for Geocaching
[Thunderbolt Android Development] neojason:
Thank you.

I have found the problem.

I was using DAP, the download program and it was downloading some weird file.

It is installing now.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] HarlyFan:
dbzfanatic, FANTASTIC Job!!! I have never done this before and I made it through the process the first time without losing any of my hair, which is a good thing!!!

My question is when there are future software updates will you have to reroot or is this a one time (Hopefully) process?

Thanks Again!!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
One time only unless you screw up and lose it, if you flash any custom ROMs they should have root so you should be good.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] neojason:
I have a question on activation.

how do i activate my phone after rooting is done?

I have skipped all the things as the direction told me to do, and now I can't get to my phone.

please help.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
If you mean activate with google just open up the app drawer and run setup. It'll go through the standard setup and give you everything you need to sync with google.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] neojason:
Thanks...

I was about to freak out for sure...hehehe...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] HarlyFan:
DBZ what about when you get a notice on your phone that there is a software update, will that unroot my phone or will this no longer happen with the root?

Thanks Again!!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Yes it will unroot you and make it so you can't root again, that counts as "screw up and lose it" :p. Just wait for someone to come out with an update that includes root.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jaskil1975:
Why would it make you unable to re root? It's been a while, but on og droid when I updated I was still able to root.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Because most updates that are released now fix known exploits. It might not but it's better safe than sorry. Do you really want to root then get a stock update and find out that you have to wait for someone to find a whole new root method?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jaskil1975:
Nope lol. I was just wondering.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] kjjb0204:
Tried twice, keeps hanging at step 1, right when it says pushing the zip file. It just sits for 30 minutes until I lose patience and kill the rooter. USB debugging is on, wifi is off, in charge mode only. Any thoughts on how to get this to continue the process?

Thanks for your work!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Are you running from inside the archive or are the files extracted? What's the modified date on PG05IMg.zip? Does it display your device serial after it says "List of devices attached"? Are you on 64bit windows or 32bit? Do you have the htc sync drivers installed?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] HarlyFan:
Thanks Again DBZFanatic for all the hard work and most importantly for your patience. I think you have answered some questions dozens of times, if people would just read it would be so much easier for you!!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] kjjb0204:
Extracted to desktop,

modified Thursday, ‎March ‎24, ‎2011, ‏‎6:08:38 PM

doesn't show a serial after "reading devices"

win7 ultimate 32bit

nope, didn't dl the htc sync drivers, that must be it.... didn't see that in the step by step.

Thanks!